Not sure if this should get it's own thread or go in here. Mason over at 247 has done an in depth analysis of the teams we're battling with for ping pong balls, who we're likely to catch and not catch.

quote:Given the above data, here are my projections for the NBA draft lottery order as of Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, with each team’s chance at landing the #1 pick:

As you can see, a one-game difference in the standings could have immense residual impacts on the draft lottery. In fact, before last night’s “unexpected” loss to the Magic, I projected the Hornets to finish 27-55, which would have created a 3-way tie for the 5th-worst record, giving each of those three teams roughly a 6.45% chance at the #1 pick. By adding one more loss to the Hornets’ projection, they move into a 2-way tie for the 4th-worst record, earning them a 10.35% chance at that top pick, a difference of nearly 4%. Even if they don’t luck into the top pick for a second straight season, that one loss could mean the difference between the 7th pick and the 4th pick (going by these projections).

Didn't something similar happen last year with the Cavs, except it was for third? They beat us out for third place's lottery chances of getting the first pick in the draft, but we still came out with the top overall pick?

As much as I want a good pick, I really hope they show signs of something positive. Monty playing AD late in games, EG having a 30 point game, something to get fans excited for next year. Right now, we lack talent but now people are doubting the coaching staff.

re: Official Lottery Thread - Pels Pick 6th(Posted by Fun Bunch on 3/7/13 at 11:36 am to The Future)

quote:Like I said earlier....if we can get someone with two first round picks to bite, I wouldn't mind trading out of the top 5. There's no franchise changers in this draft, we need young depth.

I kind of disagree here. We need one more "Dynamic" young player player to add, and we need depth. I don't think we need "young depth" though. We need some real veteran depth, or up-and-commers in there 3-4th years.

The NBA is all about stars and just getting the best talent, not accumulating mediocre talent.